Textbook Question
Is this statement true or false?
'Animal cells have mitochondria; plant cells have chloroplasts.'
Explain your answer, and describe the functions of these organelles.
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5. Cell Components
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
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Which structure is common to both plant and animal cells?
A
Central vacuole
B
Mitochondria
C
Chloroplast
D
Cell wall
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Begin by identifying the key structures listed in the problem: central vacuole, mitochondria, chloroplast, and cell wall.
Understand the function and presence of each structure in plant and animal cells. For example, mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell and are present in both plant and animal cells.
Recognize that chloroplasts are involved in photosynthesis and are typically found only in plant cells.
Note that the central vacuole is a large storage organelle primarily found in plant cells, while animal cells may have smaller vacuoles.
Understand that the cell wall provides structural support and is found in plant cells, but not in animal cells.
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